The MTMPP Enterprise Marketing Grant supports tourism marketing initiatives that will increase visitation and spending within a destination.
Donor Name: Maine Office of Tourism (MOT)
State: Maine
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/11/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Maine Tourism Marketing Partnership Program (MTMPP) was created to assist with the implementation of marketing programs designed to stimulate and expand Maine’s travel and tourism economy by coordinating the promotional efforts of the private sector with those of the Maine Office of Tourism (MOT) and its corresponding Regional Destination Marketing Organization (RDMO). Qualifying organizations must be a Maine non-profit, municipality, or tribal government.
The primary goal of the Enterprise Marketing Grant is to support marketing efforts that help move organizations toward sustainable growth that contributes to the overall advancement of the tourism economy in Maine.
Funding Information
Tourism Enterprise Marketing Grant Applications are accepted for a minimum amount of $5,000 and a maximum amount of $30,000.
Grant Period
Contract terms may extend to 12 months, based on project needs.
Eligible Projects
- Paid Advertising: Print, broadcast, digital display, paid search, paid social media, sponsored/native content promoting visitor experiences
- Public & Media Relations: Media FAM tours, press outreach/hosting, press kits
- Website Enhancements: SEO, mobile optimization, accessibility, UX improvements, visitor-focused content updates
- Marketing Asset Development: Professional photography, video production, campaign creative, and storytelling.
- Visitor Fulfillment & Distribution: Visitor guides, brochures, maps, travel itineraries, targeted distribution.
- Tourism-Focused Professional Development: U.S. Travel Association ESTO; Destinations International Annual Convention/Marketing Summits; Maine Tourism Conference.
Eligibility Criteria
Maine municipalities, tribal governments, and Maine-based nonprofits (501(c)(3), 501(c)(6), and L3C organizations) may apply. For-profit businesses are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit MOT.
